Home > Animals > Birds > Seabirds > Petrels > White Headed Petrel
Pterodorma lessonii, white-headed petrel
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Pterodorma lessonii, white-headed petrel
Ff. 98. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Procellaria leucocephala made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8617751
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10705509
1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Forster Headed Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Petrel Procellariidae Procellariiformes Pterodroma Sauropsid Sauropsida
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Passerines
> White Eyes
> Related Images
> Animals
> Birds
> Seabirds
> Petrels
> Cooks Petrel
> Animals
> Birds
> Seabirds
> Petrels
> White Headed Petrel
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning watercolor painting depicts Pterodroma lessonii, also known as the white-headed petrel, created by the renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, the son of Johann Georg Adam Forster, was an accomplished naturalist and illustrator, and his detailed observations and illustrations were invaluable to the scientific community during this era of discovery and exploration. The painting captures the long, slender form of the petrel, with its distinctive white head and dark body. The bird's large, expressive eyes are particularly noteworthy, conveying a sense of intelligence and alertness. As a member of the Procellariidae family and the Procellariiformes order, the white-headed petrel is classified as a sauropsid, a group of animals that includes reptiles and birds. The painting is annotated with the scientific name of the bird at the time, Procellaria leucocephala. Cook's second voyage was a significant period of exploration and discovery, during which the expedition charted new territories, made important scientific discoveries, and encountered numerous new species. This beautiful watercolor painting is a testament to the spirit of adventure and scientific inquiry that characterized this era, and serves as a reminder of the important role that natural history illustrations continue to play in documenting and understanding the natural world.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
